by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Lehigh ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at Lehigh is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lehigh University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 8 students received their master’s degree in physics from Lehigh. This makes it the #75 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #85 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Lehigh University.
Of the 4 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Lehigh in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The physics program at Lehigh awarded 8 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Lehigh are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lehigh University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 28 |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
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